POLICE are this week appealing for witnesses, following a reported assault in the Whitchurch area of Tavistock last week.

The incident occurred at around 7am on Tuesday,  October 29.

PC Mat Johnson of Crownhill's crime investigation unit said a 60-year-old woman was walking a number of dogs when she was approached by another female who was jogging on the footpath between Whitchurch and Middlemoor when an assault took place.

PC Johnson said: 'This path is accessed by the wicket gate opposite St Andrew's churchyard. The dog walker was left shaken by the incident.'

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone with any information should call 101 quoting the crime reference number JT/13/1456 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.